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Gynecologic oncology at Lahey involves screening, surgery, medical treatment, and continual follow-up for cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancers. The Department of Gynecology works in collaboration with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and primary care physicians. Research interests include investigational use of CA-125 blood testing and pelvic ultrasound for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Our Services
Cervical Cancer
Screening and Diagnosis
Pelvic examination
ThinPrep Pap
Abnormal Pap tests automatically checked for human papilloma virus (HPV)
Evaluation
Colposcopy
Treatment
For precancerous disease (cervical dysplasia): removal
of abnormal tissue by:
Freezing
Cauterization (burning)
Laser surgery
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
For invasive cervical cancer:
Combination therapy, using chemotherapy and radiation
Hysterectomy
Radiation therapy
Endometrial Cancer
Diagnosis
Gynecologic evaluation of early symptoms (i.e., abnormal or post-menopausal bleeding)
Hysteroscopy
Treatment
Biopsy
Lymph node surgery
Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries
Ovarian Cancer
Screening and Diagnosis
CA-125 blood testing
Ovarian Cancer Risk Assessment Program
Pelvic examination
Pelvic ultrasound
Transvaginal ultrasound
Treatment
Oopherectomy: Surgical removal of the ovaries and other tissues
